The Wizards appeared, and began working with Men, Dwarves, and Elves to stand against the Shadow.
The Third Age of Middle Earth
This is the timeline for the Third Age of Middle Earth. A time where Elves, Men, and Dwarves all lived and worked in Middle Earth.
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1000 T.A.
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Arrival of the Istari
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1050 T.A.
A Shadow Comes to Greenwood the Great
Population Migration / TravelGreenwood the Great suddenly has a shadow descend on it's southern end, this is followed by a migration of Orcs and Spiders.
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1980 T.A.
Arrival of Durin's Bain in Khazad-Dum
Disaster / DestructionDigging ever deeper for Mithril the Dwarves released some ancient evil that led to the death of their King Dain and his successor Nain that year. Feeling they could not stand against what was doing this they abandoned Khazad-Dun.
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1999 T.A.
Founding of Erebor by Thrain I and his followers
Population Migration / TravelThe Dwarves that fled from the downfall of Khazad-Dun went several directions one of the larger groups found an old mining colony under the Lonely Mountain, and founded the new Dwarven Delving of Erebor.
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2063 T.A.
Gandalf Scouts Dol Guldur
ExpeditionGandalf, the Grey travels into the heart of Mirkwood, and discovers Dol Gulder, at his approach the Shadow flees east.
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2210 T.A.
The Great Migration to the Grey Mountains
Population Migration / TravelThe young King Thorin I felt a desire for richer lands, and left Erebor travelling to the Grey Mountains to found a new Kingdom there. Erebor was left with only a few Dwarves remaining.
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2460 T.A.
The Return of the Shadow to Dol Guldur
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2463 T.A.
Founding of the White Council
FoundingSensing the growing darkness in Mirkwood the Lady Galadriel calls on Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, Elrond and the King of the Wood Elves of Mirkwood to join her in combating this evil. All but the King of the Wood Elves joins.
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2480 T.A.
Orcs Increase in the Grey and Misty Mountains
Population Migration / TravelIn every stronghold and keep in the mountains the Orcs flock and soon all passage over these mountain ranges is blocked.
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2510 T.A.
Migration of the Eotheod from the Northern Vales of Anduin to Calenardhon
Population Migration / TravelAnswering a summons for military aid from the Cirion the Steward of Gondolin, the Eotheod move from Northern Anduin to Calenardhon. Founding the Mark of Rohan.
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2510 T.A.
15 /4
Battle of the Field of Celbrant
Military actionThe forces of Gondor were trapped by the evil men and orcs, when the Eotheod came answering the call for assistance that had been sent to them by Cirion the Steward of Gondor. Their charge broke the forces of shadow, and gave the victory to Gondor.
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2570 T.A.
2589 T.A.
The Plague of Dragons in the Grey Mountains
Disaster / DestructionLocation
Grey Mountains -
2590 T.A.
The Return to Erebor
Population Migration / TravelThe Dwarves having lost their halls in the Grey Mountains, Thror led his people back to Erebor.
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2622 T.A.
Dale Founded
FoundingWith the return of the Dwarves to Erebor the trade and activity of Erebor attracted the men living along the @RUNNING RIVER. Over time they trade camp they used became a permanent settlement, and was officially the City of Dale
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2770 T.A.
The Coming of Smaug
Disaster / DestructionThe Great Dragon, Smaug the Golden, came out of the Grey Mountains and entered and took control of Erebor. Sending the @DWARVES OF EREBOR and @MEN OF DALE to flee the area.
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2793 T.A.
2799 T.A.
War of Dwarves and Orcs
Military actionThe Dwarves declared war on the Orcs of the Misty Mountains. Finally defeating them in the Battle of Azanulbizar in 2799
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2941 T.A.
3 /12
Death of Smaug
Political eventThe Great Dragon Smaug was killed by Bard of Dale. Freeing Northern Wilderland from the beasts domination.
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2941 T.A.
4 /12
Defeat of the Necromancer of Dol Gulder
Military actionThe White Council defeated the Necromancer of Dol Gulder, Releasing Southern Wilderland from the Shadow.
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2941 T.A.
22 /12
Battle of Five Armies
Military actionArmies of Dwarves, Men, and Elves defeated armies of Orcs and Wolves bringing further peace to Wilderland.
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2942 T.A.
1 /2
Dain of the Iron Hills Becomes King Under the Mountain
Political eventWith the death of Smaug and the Dwarves re-entry into Erebor Dain of the Iron Hills became the King Under the Mountain following the death of Thorin Oakenshield at The Battle of Five Armies
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2942 T.A.
1 /3
Kingdom of Dale Refounded
Political eventBard lead many of the people from the destroyed Lake Town North to refound Dale.
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2946 T.A.
1 /1
King Bard's Call for Heroes
Gathering / ConferenceKing Bard of Dale calls for Heroes to come to his Kingdom to help explore, rebuild, and make the area safe.